Thread: What tikka to purchase

Originally Posted by SamRoche

And is it really a big advantage going second hand over new


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Depends on the price. There are bargains to be had but they get snatched up quick if theyre good value. Both calibers mentioned are capable of shooting big numbers before barrel wear is a concern.

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Originally Posted by Cartman

Depends on the price. There are bargains to be had but they get snatched up quick if theyre good value. Both calibers mentioned are capable of shooting big numbers before barrel wear is a concern.

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This is actually quite good advice, if you want to get a "deal" on a 2nd hand tikka it will be most likely in a caliber that is not flavor of the month like a .243 or a .270. They will get the job done perfectly for what you want to do. I can't tell the difference in recoil between a 270 or 308 apart from a bit louder?

If you are after a particular caliber in a Tikka maybe just save hard and cry/buy once then really get your use out of it buying from new, knowing take it to the range when you first get it and if doesn't shoot under an inch at 100 you can take it back. I've never actually heard of this happening where it was the rifle that couldn't group under 1" with right factory ammo.